To those in school or self studying: IMPORTANT

School and Work
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Its scary. Ur in classes where u don’t know anyone, a professor that doesn’t care if u pass or fail, surrounded by a bunch of kids who only can think about the next Friday night. Ur wondering if the major u picked is what u want, wondering if school is even worth the time and money. The thought crosses ur mind “hey maybe getting a job would be easier.”

But forget all that bull ■■■■.
U have an oppurtunity. A chance to learn, one thing we take for granted. U can take classes on subjects u’ve always wanted to learn about. Learn a new language, learn neuro science, psychology, physics. Don’t think about the possible paycheck that might come from ur degree. Don’t think about the people u can impress with ur new knowledge. Do it for YOU. Learn because u want to learn. Take the classes u want to take. U might just find that one subject that makes u feel all bubbly inside. Talk to those unknown faces in class. They r just as confused as u. Love the pressure and don’t think about the grade. Just learn and keep learning. If life is to teach our spirit lessons might as well develop our mind too. If u can learn to love learning in the classroom, then whats stopping u from loving the amazing or even painful lessons in life. What ur doing by going to class everyday, studying and doing homework is loving urself. Ur exercising and making friends with ur brain, the one part of us schizos that is normally our enemy. Love urself by learning. And if ur not in school and r reading this, love learning anyway. Books, languages, sciences, philosophies. All ur doing by learning is loving urself. So its up to u. U have a lifetime to live out, meaning a limited time to learn as much as u can mentally, emotionally and spiritually, so why let it go to waste. Knowledge truly is power and as schizophrenics we need to realize that some of that power from learning, is power over our mind, which like i said we sz’s normally have very little of. So take care of ur brain and it will respect u back. So for students or even self scholars, don’t panic, stay calm and have fun. Have a great semester everyone!

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Thank you @Kazuma I will keep this in mind as I enter college for the first time. :slight_smile:

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Moved to School and Work

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That’s a nice message to share @Kazuma

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U’ll be fine. One tip that ive learned is there is no use whining and complaining about the class or even the professor. It doesn’t solve any issues and only makes u resent the class more meaning ull like it less, meaning ull try less. U won’t like all ur class or professors, but it doesn’t change the fact that u still have to do the work. And if u truly can’t stand the class, most schools give u like a month to drop the class without any consequences.

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Good advice. I actually am choosing my classes this weekend. I’m hella nervous. But, I guess in the end you get what you get.

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I just registered for my fall classes. First time in college and I’m in my 40’s! I’m not worried about Friday night and I invite studying. I’m looking forward to the experience and to learning. Great Post. Thank you:)

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Best of luck to you, from the way you type I don’t see any evidence of cognitive decline so you definitely stand the chance of doing well and getting your degree.

Being in your 40s you have the edge on the other students in terms of life experience and chrystallized intelligence. You have many more years to draw on so that should give you a more favorable outcome.

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I needed to hear that. My sz punked me out on going to school. I didn’t want to be in debt but I am self teaching myself to draw. I will become a future professional mangaka. Plus I love spiritual stuff and learning about that as I go. Thanks for the advice @Kazuma.

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Thanks for the pep talk:) 3 more weeks!

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